Richard Sherman, the most interesting cornerback in the NFL. (Tom Dahlin/Getty Images)

Yes, the brash and always-confident corner minced no words in his latest column, which called out the NFL’s brass for not opening up its pocket books for preseason games.

The column — titled “Pay Us for the Preseason!” — delves into the imbalances of the NFL revenue stream in regards to preseason games. By Sherman’s account, many players do not receive pay until after Week 1 of the regular season, while returning veterans are issued a weekly stipend around $1,500 before the season.

While it may seem Sherman’s grumbling is nothing more than senseless drivel, as NFL players are merely waiting a few weeks before the cash begins to flow, he makes some striking points. First and foremost, Sherman contends that preseason games carry the same risk of injury that regular season games do, and because of that, players should be compensated as such.

This from Sherman:

Now, I hesitate to complain about money. We all make a really good living playing this game. Yet there’s a certain economic inequity at work here. Logically, if a Seahawks fan has to pay over $375 dollars for club seats on Thursday when we play the Raiders in the final preseason game, and the beers in the 300 section still cost the standard $8, and the owners are still pulling in near the same amount they would for a regular season game, why shouldn’t players get the same cut we’ll soon earn when the games count?

Referencing Giants safety Stevie Brown, who recently suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire season, Sherman noted the enormous risk that comes with playing in the NFL, preseason or not.

Sherman then pointed the finger to the fat cats of the NFL, putting press coverage on those who decide ticket pricing and player contracts. If preseason tickets are priced the same as regular-season tickets, Sherman asks, why aren’t players also compensated equally in the preseason?

“With all 32 teams playing two of those games in the preseason,” Sherman wrote, “that means some $160 million of NFL ticket revenue is earned on the backs of men earning a relative pittance who, if catastrophe strikes, may never see another game check.”

No matter whether you agree or not with Sherman’s complaints, the always-interesting cornerback certainly raised some interesting questions. But what else would you expect from a guy who never strays too far away from fire? The flame of controversy is always burning around Sherman — just consider this some added kindling.

So, what say you? Does Sherman have a point, or should players be satisfied with their current wages?

Should NFL players be paid for the preseason?

Absolutely. They put their livelihoods at risk every time they step on the field.

They deserve compensation, but not much.

Probably not, they're doing just fine as it is.

C'mon, really? These guys are playing a child's game and making millions already.